Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$205,235
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 7 | $167,133 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 8 | $205,235 |
How to apply
Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $8,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Palm Beach United Way | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Field Museum of Chicago | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Pearlman
- Jerry Pearlman
- Lisa Pattis
Questions people ask
Does Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc give?
$15,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Pearlman (President), Jerry Pearlman (Secretary Treasurer) and Lisa Pattis (director).
What does Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.